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06.09.2022
It is Planned to Expand Volume of Audiovisual Programs Broadcast in Armenian Sign Language, as well as with Subtitles
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On the initiative of the deputy Zaruhi Batoyan, it is proposed to clarify the types of programs broadcast in Armenian sign language and with subtitles and increase their volume, clarify the powers of the regulatory state body regarding the minimum technical requirements for the presentation of audiovisual information with sign language translation and the definition of broadcasting hours. It is also proposed to impose a ban on the misuse of audiovisual programs, also in case of disseminating discrimination based on age, disability, personal or social characteristics or containing information with such a purpose. Establish a list of additional and mandatory programs with Armenian subtitles and sign language translation for public broadcasters, including educational, health, cultural and entertainment programs, official information, special releases during the state of emergency and social advertising.

The author proposed to define the concept of Sign Language in the RA Law on Language.

The legislative package on Making Amendments and Addenda to the Law on Audiovisual Media, on Making Addenda to the Constitutional Law the Rules of Procedure of the National Assembly and on Making Addenda to the RA Law on Language authored by the deputy was debated in the first reading at the sitting of the NA Standing Committee on Science, Education, Culture, Diaspora, Youth and Sport held on September 6.

Zaruhi Batoyan informed that the application of the Armenian Deaf Society NGO became the basis for developing the legislative package.

The RA Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Tatevik Stepanyan presented the endorsement and the proposals of the Government.

It will be proposed to include the package in the draft agenda of the NA upcoming regular sittings with the endorsement of the Committee. After being fully adopted by the National Assembly, the package will enter into force on January 1, 2023.


06.09.2022
Formation of Most Favorable and Competitive Tax Environment for IT Organizations Highlighted
“Currently, there are tax benefits for those economic entities of the IT sector, whose number of employees does not exceed 30. They are exempt from profit tax until December 31, 2022, and the income tax rate is 10%. Taking into account the fact that there is a flow of IT specialists from the Russian...

06.09.2022
Tigran Hakobyan’s Candidacy to Be Nominated for Vacancy of Member on Commission of Television and Radio
In accordance with the RA constitutional law the Rules of Procedure of the National Assembly, Tigran Hakobyan’s candidacy was nominated by the Civil Contract Faction for the vacancy of the member of the Commission on Television and Radio (CTR).The issue of the latter’s candidacy was debated at Septe...

06.09.2022
Additional Guarantees to Be Created for Realization of Right to Education for People with Special Educational Needs
The deputy of the National Assembly Zaruhi Batoyan proposed amendments to the Law on Education due to the need to ensure the inclusion of the organization of education for people with special educational needs, including those with disabilities, in pre-school, general education, primary (handicraft)...

06.09.2022
Legislative Proposal Aimed at Identifying Cases of Compulsory or Forced Labour
Article 3 of the Labor Code defines the prohibition of any form of forced labour and violence against employees, but there is no definition of the term compulsory or forced labour in the domestic legislation. It is proposed to define the term “compulsory or forced labour” and the scope of work that ...



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